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Dollar Steadies, Oil Pulls Back After Trump Signals Iran War May End Soon
Global currency and commodity markets stabilised slightly on Tuesday after a volatile start to the week triggered by the war involving Iran, United States...
Oil Shock From Iran War Raises Fears of Financial Stress for Central Banks
The surge in oil prices triggered by the war in Iran is increasingly becoming a major concern for global central banks, which are closely...
Iran Threatens Regional Oil Blockade as Trump Warns of Massive U.S. Escalation
The escalating conflict between Iran and the allied military campaign led by United States and Israel has entered a dangerous new phase after Tehran...
Iran Names Mojtaba Khamenei Leader, Diming Hopes for Quick Peace
Iran on Monday named Mojtaba Khamenei as its new supreme leader following the killing of his father, Ali Khamenei, in strikes on the first...
Governments Rush to Ease Impact of Oil Surge
The ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran has sent oil prices soaring, rattling global financial markets and prompting governments to implement urgent measures to protect...
Hezbollah Clashes with Israeli Forces in Lebanon as War Enters Second Week
Hezbollah reported on Monday that its fighters engaged Israeli troops in eastern Lebanon during an overnight airborne raid, marking the second such operation in...
Turkish Opposition Leader Imamoglu Faces Tumultuous Start to Corruption Trial
Istanbul’s jailed mayor and main opposition presidential contender, Ekrem Imamoglu, clashed with the presiding judge on Monday as a major corruption trial began, highlighting...
ECB Signals Patience Despite Oil-Driven Inflation Fears
A sharp surge in oil prices triggered by the escalating Iran conflict has prompted speculation in financial markets that the European Central Bank could...
NATO Arctic Drills Emphasise Civilian Readiness
NATO on Monday launched its biennial Arctic military exercise Cold Response, involving roughly 25,000 troops from 14 countries across northern Europe. The drills, running...
Trump–Xi Summit Aims for Stability, Not a Reset
A planned summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping later this month is unlikely to deliver a breakthrough in economic...